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"A warm hug of a book ... a true gem" Buzzfeed
This witty, honest and enlightening guide to the whirrings of your brain is the perfect read for any young person who's ever felt overwhelmed, at a loss or in a downward spiral. From the author of My Mad Fat Diary, Rae Earl, it's full of friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Most of all, this is a book from someone who gets it - someone who won't try and fob you off with confusing jargon or irritating slogans, but instead will help you through it with a smile and a cup of tea on hand.
Rae says: As a teenager, I was very adept at hiding my OCD, my anxiety, my depression and my eating disorders. That's why I've written this book - because I hate to think of any teen going through what I did, and feeling like they can't talk about it, or need to hide it. So let's break down some taboos and start a conversation. I want to help you come out the other side feeling happier and healthier, with a deeper understanding of what's going on in your head and how to navigate through life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.
Where my lack of medical background becomes an issue, Dr Radha swoops in to the rescue. As a GP, mental-health expert and co-host of BBC Radio 1's The Surgery, I've worked with her to make sure all the information and advice is spot-on. She's clever, she's kind and she GETS it. I wish my teenage brain had had access to Dr Radha.
This is a book for fans of Gemma Cairney and Open, Ruby Wax and Frazzled, Matt Haig and Reasons to Stay Alive, Bryony Gordon and Mad Girl. And most importantly, it's a book to make you feel like you're not alone. You're really, really not.
Contents
1: Looking After Your Head is a Lifelong Thing
2: Why Anxiety is Such a Problem
3: How to Punch Stress in the Face
4: 'It's a Laburnham Tree! Get it Away From Me!' Phobias
5: Fat. Fat. Fat or too Thin! Eating Disorders
6: 'If I just say the word God 12 times my mum won't die' OCD
7: 'They won't shut up' Schizophrenia and Psychosis
8: 'But it Makes Me Feel Better' Self Harm
9: 'I Don't Feel Anything' Depression
10: How to Wear Your Diagnosis
11: Keeping Your Head Healthy
12: Self Esteem and How To Get It
13: I Am A Social Media Monster
14: Sex and Relationships
15: Friendships
16: Drink and Drugs
17: Parents
18: Random Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me But They Didn't
19: People Who Want to Help
